Internet Problems!

Dark Lord Sauron · 01-05-2005, 08:04 PM

Yo, I have a massive problem with my family’s computer. It doesn’t really affect me since I have my own comp, but the rest of the family is in big trouble if it doesn’t get fixed.

Apparently, my brother inadvertently installed some spy ware while surfing the internet. I decided to use Ad-Aware, as it had helped me get rid of spy ware on my computer. When I tried running it, however, I got a message saying that the computer was being automatically shut down in 60 seconds. According to the message, something to the effect of NT Service\Authority initiated the shutdown. I managed to quarantine what I had found but I couldn’t get a full list. I decided to unplug the internet and try to use Ad-Aware. It worked, I managed to get a full list and then deleted all of it. However, now the internet doesn’t work on that computer. I don’t know when it failed, whether it was when those automatic shutdowns were prompted, or if I deleted something I shouldn’t have with Ad-Aware. It knows the connection is there, but it won’t work. How do I fix this?

**Nurvingiel** · 01-05-2005, 08:27 PM

Using Windows NT might be part of your problem...

I've used Ad-Aware (v. 6) before, and it has never shut down my computer. Maybe you have a virus..?

Insidious Rex · 01-05-2005, 10:50 PM

You probably deleted a component that was comprimised by the invading spy ware but that ad-aware recognized as a contaminent. Id recommend just reinstalling necessary components using your system disk. it should be able to notice whats missing. if it doesnt just reinstall the whole shebang.

Last Child of Ungoliant · 01-06-2005, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Insidious Rex

You probably deleted a component that was comprimised by the invading spy ware but that ad-aware recognized as a contaminent. Id recommend just reinstalling necessary components using your system disk. it should be able to notice whats missing. if it doesnt just reinstall the whole shebang.

which should just copy over the top of existing bits anyway, so no useless disc space wastage

Andúril · 01-06-2005, 08:25 AM

Your system was attacked through a vulnerability in part of the RPCSS. You need to install a patch from Microsoft (most like the one found here--just choose the patch that is compatible with your OS (XP, 2K, NT, etc).

Try recreating your internet account first. I find that sometimes works if name resolution fails when using what seems to be a working account.

When you get access to the net, if you get the "Shutting down in 60 seconds" prompt, try the following: Click on Start > Run. Type "shutdown -a". Click Ok. That might stop the shutdown process.

**Nurvingiel** · 01-15-2005, 06:17 PM

From the temporary venting thread...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonathan

Mine's working perfectly well and has never gone down. I love Google.

I know! I've never had a problem until now. I think my computer might be acting up, but gmail is the only website it has a problem with.

I get this error when I try to go to gmail.com

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonathan

I know, they have us hooked.

Yeah, I use google desktop search, and I always search the net with google. Google is even a word now!

Radagast The Brown · 01-15-2005, 06:21 PM

I gt the message a lot, it's usually ok after a while. Either that, or I find I'm not connected. And I tried to get into gmail, and it was fine, so... it's probably your connection.

***Jonathan*** · 01-15-2005, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nurvingiel

From the temporary venting thread...

I know! I've never had a problem until now. I think my computer might be acting up, but gmail is the only website it has a problem with.

Strange, you must've upset them. They still like me though

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nurvingiel

Yeah, I use google desktop search, and I always search the net with google. Google is even a word now!

Indeed it is! I'm even part of Google's mission to take over the world, I volunteered and translated a bit of Gmail into Swedish. Perhaps they'll remember that when the planet is finally theirs and make me president or something nice

**Nurvingiel** · 01-15-2005, 07:20 PM

Heh heh...

That's cool Jon.

But every other website works, just not Gmail!

Maybe I did anger the gods of Google...

Mercutio · 01-15-2005, 09:09 PM

I having general internet problems (and not just with www.gmail.com). We have dial-up through the university (free since my dad is faculty). Every hour to 30 seconds (it really varies), the internet just stops working, even tho the connection is still there. I open up the thingy (whatever) and it always has 1+ error on the receiving end. To fix it I just have to "disconnect" and then redial. This has been happening for the past week or so. Ah yes--mozilla has also screwed up some other unrelated things. And when you go to turn off the comp. it always goes through the "ending program magellan" or something that used to not happen.

**Nurvingiel** · 01-15-2005, 09:27 PM

Maybe you should run Adaware or SpyBot..?

It can't hurt anyway.

Janny · 02-17-2005, 07:13 PM

Erm,

Is there a thread for general technical issues that aren't Entmoot or internet related?

I was just curious if anyone else uses Windows Media Player and has downloaded version 10. Does anyone else find that on when playing it occasionally skips? I find it happens even with songs whihc worked nicely in WMP9.

01-05-2005, 08:04 PM	#1
Dark Lord Sauron Hobbit Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Barad-Dur Posts: 26	Internet Problems! Yo, I have a massive problem with my family’s computer. It doesn’t really affect me since I have my own comp, but the rest of the family is in big trouble if it doesn’t get fixed. Apparently, my brother inadvertently installed some spy ware while surfing the internet. I decided to use Ad-Aware, as it had helped me get rid of spy ware on my computer. When I tried running it, however, I got a message saying that the computer was being automatically shut down in 60 seconds. According to the message, something to the effect of NT Service\Authority initiated the shutdown. I managed to quarantine what I had found but I couldn’t get a full list. I decided to unplug the internet and try to use Ad-Aware. It worked, I managed to get a full list and then deleted all of it. However, now the internet doesn’t work on that computer. I don’t know when it failed, whether it was when those automatic shutdowns were prompted, or if I deleted something I shouldn’t have with Ad-Aware. It knows the connection is there, but it won’t work. How do I fix this? __________________ One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them.

01-05-2005, 10:50 PM	#3
Insidious Rex Quasi Evil Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Maryland, US Posts: 4,634	You probably deleted a component that was comprimised by the invading spy ware but that ad-aware recognized as a contaminent. Id recommend just reinstalling necessary components using your system disk. it should be able to notice whats missing. if it doesnt just reinstall the whole shebang. __________________ "People's political beliefs don't stem from the factual information they've acquired. Far more the facts people choose to believe are the product of their political beliefs." "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere."

01-15-2005, 06:21 PM	#7
Radagast The Brown Elf Lord Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Israel Posts: 6,975	I gt the message a lot, it's usually ok after a while. Either that, or I find I'm not connected. And I tried to get into gmail, and it was fine, so... it's probably your connection. __________________ Lalala... poof! AboutNewJersey.com - New Jersey Travel and Tourism Guide

01-15-2005, 09:09 PM	#10
Mercutio Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Narnia Posts: 1,656	I having general internet problems (and not just with www.gmail.com). We have dial-up through the university (free since my dad is faculty). Every hour to 30 seconds (it really varies), the internet just stops working, even tho the connection is still there. I open up the thingy (whatever) and it always has 1+ error on the receiving end. To fix it I just have to "disconnect" and then redial. This has been happening for the past week or so. Ah yes--mozilla has also screwed up some other unrelated things. And when you go to turn off the comp. it always goes through the "ending program magellan" or something that used to not happen. __________________ Mike nodded. A sombre nod. The nod Napoleon might have given if somebody had met him in 1812 and said, "So, you're back from Moscow, eh?". Interested in C.S. Lewis? Visit the forum dedicated to one of Tolkien's greatest contemporaries.

02-17-2005, 07:13 PM	#12
Janny The Blobbit Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Kent, England (Not Oxford! ... yet...) Posts: 1,596	Erm, Is there a thread for general technical issues that aren't Entmoot or internet related? I was just curious if anyone else uses Windows Media Player and has downloaded version 10. Does anyone else find that on when playing it occasionally skips? I find it happens even with songs whihc worked nicely in WMP9. __________________ Janny's Songs Janny's lyrics and random photographs Tradition means giving votes to the most obscure of all classes, our ancestors. It is the democracy of the dead. Tradition refuses to submit to the small and arrogant oligarchy of those who happen to be walking about. ~ Mercutio... erm, GK Chesterton.

01-06-2005, 08:25 AM	#5
Andúril The Original Corruptor Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 2,881	Your system was attacked through a vulnerability in part of the RPCSS. You need to install a patch from Microsoft (most like the one found here--just choose the patch that is compatible with your OS (XP, 2K, NT, etc). Try recreating your internet account first. I find that sometimes works if name resolution fails when using what seems to be a working account. When you get access to the net, if you get the "Shutting down in 60 seconds" prompt, try the following: Click on Start > Run. Type "shutdown -a". Click Ok. That might stop the shutdown process.

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